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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1937

Page

8

Major League Leaders Card Highlights Steady Tigers Standouts

The list showcases Tigers players dominating several categories with Greenberg leading in runs batted in and home runs tied at ten. Walker also appears strongly with batting and hits tallies, while other teams like Browns and Senators contribute top marks in doubles and triples.

Lary Walker Tigers Greenberg Tigers Borura White Sox Walker Tigers Vosmik Browns Bell Kuhel Senators Stone Greenberg Selkirk Yankees Appling Chapman Putiak Indians Pearson Hudlin

Medwick Leads Batting and Power Across League Totals

Medwick of the Cardinals tops several categories including batting average .382 with 32 runs and 37 RBIs, while Bartell of the Giants leads home runs with 10 and Medwick adds 14 doubles. Pirates and Dodgers feature notable totals from Waner and Brack Lavagetto respectively, with pitching notes highlighting Hubbell of the Giants and a 5-1 mark for Blanton and Bowman.

Medwick Cardinals P. Waner Pirates Cards Galan Cubs Demaree Meecwick Bartell Giants Hassett Dodgers Handley

Twice Tolled Tales Startled San Francisco

Swindlers posed as toll collectors using cut rate tickets for the new Golden Gate span. The Tracketeers set up a fake collection on the Marin county side exploiting public ignorance of the official toll location. Victims confronted at the real toll gate halted the scam.

New Golden Gate Bridge Marin County San Francisco

Wingfoots Divide In Even Contest At Russellville

Goodyear wins mound duel as Ogle fans 13 of visitors for 25 strikeouts in two games. Wray Prince Muzzey Walker and Porter lead Wingfoots at bat with multiple hits and runs. Goodyear’s defense shines with White returning in center and Porter throwing to second to hold visitors.

Russellville Russellville Outfit Innnings Ogle Goodyear Prince Wray Muzzey Walker Porter Sinclair Hamm Hudson Wright Strange Waller Walton Wright Burns Wingfoots Woodruff Roan Manser Arter Bob Porter Fay Clyde White Dallas Millers Alabama Payen Tse Mansell Bratton Taylor H. Sinclair Goodyear AB Goody Ear Mittwede C Porter Drake Sima Dallas Mill Wallace J. Gentry If Worley Lee Myhand Herrin Edgexman M. Gentry McBride Irs Dallas

Goodyear 5 Russellville 7 in five

Two base hits by Burna and Wray. Goodyear left on base and Hamm faced walks, Wright struck out three, Ogle four. Russellville led 7 to 5 after five innings as Hamm yielded seven hits and Wright faced six in three innings. Umpires Lanier and McCauley.

Burna Wray Goodyear Russellville Hamm Wright Ogle Lanier McCauley Wallace Myhand Herrin Walker Waller Woodruff Lee Roan Porter McBride Woodruff Gentry

Goodyear Wingfoots Fall To Dallas Mills In Huntsville Series Opener

Goodyear Wingfoots lose 8 to ? in Huntsville as Bubber Walker starts pitching after a three year layoff. Woodruff debuts with a solid relief showing. Myhand Gentry and Walker spark offense with multiple two and three hit games.

Goodyear Wingfoots Huntsville Dallas Mills al Sachs Goodyear Walker Dallas Outfit Hub Myhand Marvin Gentry Prince Wallace Herrin

Blue Devils Win At Cullman 6-4 in Opening Game

The Decatur Blue Devils defeated St. Bernard Saints 6 to 4 in the opening game of a twin bill at Cullman. Mannahan pitched well for Decatur and Joe Cottrell went 3 for 4 with solid hitting. The Saints praised the Blue Devils as a strong club this season, rivaling top teams in the region.

Blue Devils Decatur Cullman St. Bernard Saints Mannahan Joe Cottrell Alabama Hosierymen Ballrossers

Selma Cloverleafs Defeat Pensacola 1 0 In League Showdown

The Selma Cloverleafs edged the Pensacola Fliers 1 0 as pitcher Grossman allowed eight hits and the Cloverleafs committed no errors. In other action Mobile Shippers won in ten to break a 5 5 tie with Jackson Mississippi, while Montgomery Bombers and Meridian Scrappers split a double bill with a 20 3 win for Montgomery and a 7 3 loss in the second game.

Associated Press Selma ‘Cloverleafs Pensacola Fliers Montgomery Bombers Meridian Scrappers

Yanks want Bob Feller and other sports notes

Patchwork sports column reports on Bob Feller, Max Schmeling, Jim Dock, Davis Cup prospects, Mickey Cochrane, coach Leonard Barnum, Lou Amberg, Jimmy Braddock, Louis, Braddock seating, Gene Schott trade talk, San Diego homer traditions, pro golfer finances, Arno Hellmis in Berlin, and Pitt’s Steve Petro debut in the Rose Bowl context.

New York Yankees Rob Feiler Max Schmeling Jim ° Dock Mickey Cochrane Leonard Barnum West Virginia Wesleyan Charleston New York University Chicago Lou Amberg Jimmy Garrison Jimmy” Braddock Pitts Winston-Salem Alabama al Schacht Brooklyn James Morris Madison Square Garden Braddock Louis Giants Gene Schott Reds San Diego Calif Arno Hellmis Berlin Tag Pitt Washington Jock Sutherland

Curtis Races to Stop Car on Golf Greens

Valley Country Club pro Bill Curtis sprains his ankle while chasing a driver on Number 9 green after Saturday night vehicle trespass. He ran to halt the auto, stepped on a rock, and now uses crutches. Authorities note the value of greens upkeep and ongoing efforts to deter such damage.

Bill Curtis the Valley Country Club Curtis

Davis Cup Doubles Clinches North American Victory

Forest Hills results show Don Budge and Gene Mako defeating Vivian McGrath and Jack Crawford 7-5 6-1 8-6 to secure the Davis Cup doubles win and an American triumph in the North American zone final.

Associated Press Forest Hills N. Y Don Budge Gene Mako Vivian McGrath Jack Crawford Australia America Pittsburgh Denny Shute Boston Harold Jug) MecSpaden Paris Heinrich Henkel Germany Henry W Bunny) Austin England Hildarling Mme Rene Mathieu Frince New Haven Conn Curtin Buxby Miami Pla Walter Senior San Francisco Connecticut Elizabeth Corbiere Buxby Annex Los Angeles Bill Sefton Farle Meadows Washington State Southern California Stanford New York Columbia I. C John Woodruff Ben Johnson Hamilton Hucker Inter

Headline Makers and Stars Across League Twin Bills

Jim Asbell homered twice and singled three times in Knoxville's twin bill win over Atlanta. Dale Alexander went five for seven with a homer and two doubles as Nashville split a twin bill with Chattanooga. Leo Nonnenkamp starred for Little Rock by two homers in game one and two hits in game two plus a clutch late catch. Eddie Cihocki started Birmingham's second game with a homer as the Barons won both ends of the doubleheader against New Orleans.

Associated Press Jim Asbell Smokies Knoxville Atlanta Dale Alexander Vols Nashville Chattanooga Leo Nonnenkamp Travelers Star of Little Rock Memphis Chick Rally Eddie Cihocki Barons Birmingham New Orleans

Margate Uprising Faces Steam Navigation Plan

In 1830 Margate rose in arms against an inventor who proposed steam navigation to the town, opposing the change and halting his project amid local resistance and public dispute.

Margate England

How To Relieve Your Headache In A Hurry

Advertisement for BC analgesic claiming rapid headache relief and comfort from neuralgia muscular aches and headaches due to colds and tension. It notes non opiate ingredients and mentions use for menstrual-related pain and backache with a 10¢ and 25¢ price at fountains.

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